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Protein powders: our top picks to fuel your goals

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The H&B Edit: Protein Powders
Ready to shake up your protein game? With mushroom blends, creatine combos and even rich hot chocolate for post-workout wind downs, we’ve lined up your new favourites

Our top picks

20g protein & 128 calories

Protein Hot Chocolate 350g
4.25

Optimum Nutrition

Protein Hot Chocolate 350g

Free gift with £60 Sports spend

£13.50

£20.00

24g of plant-based protein

Myvegan Impact Vegan Protein Blend Chocolate 500g
3.67

Myprotein

Myvegan Impact Vegan Protein Blend Chocolate 500g

Free gift with £60 Sports spend

£18.00

30g protein & low sugar

Grenade Whey Protein Birthday Cake 2kg
4.63

Grenade

Grenade Whey Protein Birthday Cake 2kg

Free gift with £60 Sports spend

£55.00

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We’re all about little wins when it comes to working out. Sometimes that’s a new PB (no matter how tiny) and sometimes it’s a tasty new take on your protein shake.

Protein supports healthy muscle growth and maintenance – so you might as well make it fun! From added extras to one-of-a-kind flavours, our top protein picks are whey too good to miss.
Whey Protein Vanilla 900g

22g of protein per serving

Precision Engineered

£29.00

£3.22/100 g

Why you’ll love this vanilla whey protein…

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic – and vanilla-flavoured whey delivers that timeless, ice cream taste in every scoop. What’s more, it offers a tasty 22g of protein and 4.8g of BCAAs per serving.

This premium protein powder has been designed to support muscle maintenance and growth. Best of all, it’s formulated with three different types of whey protein: hydrolysate, concentrate and isolate.

And did you know that whey protein is easily digested and well-received by most individuals? Making it an ideal post-workout replenishment option.

Mix with milk, water or yoghurt, or add to smoothies, pancakes and bakes for a tasty vanilla protein hit.
 
Protein Hot Chocolate 350g

128 calories per serving

Optimum Nutrition

£20.00

£13.50

£3.86/100 g

Why you’ll love this rich protein hot choc…

Yep, you heard it right. Snuggle up on a cold evening or enjoy after a workout. Either way, this super-comforting hot choc delivers 20g of protein.

Even better, this sweet treat comes in at 128 calories when made with water.

Go traditional with your favourite mug and squirty cream, add a shot of coffee for a protein mocha or splash in a flavoured syrup and pretend you’re in a café (and not the gym).
 
Optimum Nutrition Clear Plant Protein Isolate Peach 280g

20g of plant protein per serving

Optimum Nutrition

£25.00

£20.00

£7.14/100 g

Why you’ll love this clear plant protein…

After a vegan protein powder or just don’t fancy the milky taste of whey? Optimum Nutrition has developed a clear, fruity protein isolate that gets the tasty tick of approval from the Vegan Society.

What’s more, there’s zero sugar and each serving provides 20g of protein to support muscle growth and 3.6g of BCAAs.

Have this peach-flavoured option over ice, with a slice of lime or a sprig of mint if you’re feeling extra fancy.
 
Myprotein Origin Protein Chocolate Chip Cookie 1.2kg

Whey protein with creatine

Myprotein

£30.00

£2.50/100 g

Why you’ll love this cookie protein powder…

Cookies at the gym? Er, yes please... 

This powerful combination of whey protein concentrate and creatine monohydrate is great for those wanting workout support with meaningful impact.

Their cookie-flavoured protein provides support for muscle growth. Creatine is rich in amino acids and is thought to support workout performance and short-term, high intensity exercise.1,2

If you're bored of shakes, fold into bakes for protein brownies, cakes or... you guessed it, cookies!
 
Lean Protein Strawberry 650g

Muscles & microbiome

Precision Engineered

£18.00

£2.77/100 g

Why you’ll love this lean protein…

Strawberry shake, anyone? Precision Engineered’s blend is designed to provide “support for your muscles and microbiome”.

It includes two different forms of protein – whey protein concentrate and soy protein isolate – which contribute to the maintenance and growth of lean muscle mass, plus green tea extract and 0.3g Conjugated Linoleic Acid (an omega-6 acid known as CLA).

On top of that, there’s 2.1g of fibre per serving (ideal as most of us don’t get enough!).9

Switch it up and whisk into a pancake mix for a weekend breakfast with 18g of protein.
 
Myvegan Impact Vegan Protein Blend Chocolate 500g

24g of protein per serving

Myprotein

£18.00

£3.60/100 g

Why you’ll love this vegan protein blend…

This'll satisfy your choc cravings without the dairy and with a generous serving of protein. Double whammy.

If plant protein is your go-to, look no further than this rich chocolate blend. It’s Vegan Society approved and provides 24g of protein from peas and fava beans.

Stir into porridge or plant-based yoghurt for a protein-rich, chocolatey start to your day. Or, try out Myvegan’s delicious strawberry flavour instead, if you prefer a fruitier protein powder.
 
Plant Protein Vanilla 840g

Less than 0.5g of sugar

Precision Engineered

£17.00

£2.02/100 g

Why you’ll love this plant protein…

This sweet vanilla protein might seem simple, but it packs a complex blend to help you stay fuelled through a workout and beyond.

Peas, sunflower and rice provide 23g of plant protein in this Informed Sports accredited formula. And there's less than 0.5g of sugar and 123 calories per serving.

Use the versatile vanilla flavour for almost anything you like. Blend into smoothies, stir into yoghurt or whisk into cake mixtures for a protein boost.
 
Protein+ Mushrooms Powder Chocolate 450g

With ashwagandha & mushrooms

Applied Nutrition

£20.00

£15.00

£3.33/100 g

Why you’ll love this protein and mushroom powder…

Exercise is about more than just muscles. So why not pick a protein to match?

Ashwagandha and no less than eight mushrooms (including lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps and more) help make Protein+ a complex formula that also delivers 20g protein per serving.

Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste like mushrooms – so you can bake into brownies or stir into iced coffee with confidence.
 
Grenade Whey Protein Birthday Cake 2kg

Informed Sport certified

Grenade

£55.00

£2.75/100 g

Why you’ll love this birthday cake whey…

What better way to celebrate your workout than with cake? If you like Grenade bars, you’ll be glad to hear their renowned flavours come as protein powder too.

Their premium, Informed Sport certified whey protein blend includes whey protein concentrate and isolate for effective support after exercise.

Enjoy as a shake, smoothie or bake into a real cake for an extra 30g of protein. Party time…
 

The final say

It’s all about the little changes when it comes to maximising your workout. Whether that’s extra support or just a tasty flavour, so we hope you’ve found the protein shake worth getting up and active for.

Want to know why protein is so important? Check out our complete guide on all things protein powder or how it supports muscles and movement.

Disclaimer

This article provides informational advice and is not a substitute for medical care. Curated by experts for accuracy, we take great care to ensure the information is up-to-date and relevant. However, you should always consult your GP or healthcare professional before using supplements or alternative products, particularly if you have medical conditions or are under supervision.
 

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